03/25/2026
This was posted on the Local 41 (Kansas City) website. Wondering why Local 100 has not shared this notification with Teamsters in Greater Cincinnati.
Unfortunately, as part of the 2008 UPS buyout of the Central States, the UPS full-timer pension plan is required to pay the pensions for workers in the Central States (including Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana) until the worker reaches 65 years of age.
As the UPS bean counters reviewed the applications for the buyout, they must have realized that UPS would be on the hook for a great big portion of the early retirement pensions. This may be why they are denying applications for the buyout in the Central Region.
By denying the Central States Teamsters this buyout, UPS has made it clear that they are targeting and trying yo hurt Teamster pension plans.
It maybe illegal for then to deny Central Region Teamsters the buyout, but don't hold your breath waiting for the Teamsters to step up and protect you against this discrimination. They will not.
